Birthday

Birthday invitations: what to know

There are invites for kids' parties, first birthdays, teen parties and milestone ages such as 18, 21, 30, 40 or 50. You can change the name, the age and the party details.

Printed, digital or video

For a class party, printed cards are easy to hand out at school. For family and friends, most people send a digital invite on WhatsApp. A video invite is a short clip with music, handy for a first birthday or a big milestone. The product page says which kind each design is.

How editing works

Each product page names the app you need and lists what you can change, such as the name, age, theme words and colors. Then save the file to print or share.

What to write

• Whose birthday it is, and the age if you want to show it
• The date and start time, and an end time for kids' parties
• The address, with a map link on digital invites
• A theme or dress code, if there is one
• Who to reply to, and by when

When to send them

A common habit is to send birthday invites 2 to 3 weeks before the party. Ask for replies about a week before, so you know how much food and cake to order.

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